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Best tool for Cutting Windows for gunports
GrandpaPhil replied to michael101's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
This is the method that I use too. As a quick lesson learned, I’m going to frame in the gunports next time and plank around them. -
Greetings from Tacoma. Have I taken too big a bite?
GrandpaPhil replied to Paul Gardner's topic in New member Introductions
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Looking good! Good call on the AOTS for the Victory. The AOTS plans have been invaluable to me.
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The front part of the second wale is off. I’ve broken several major parts and reglued them so I’m going to let the Victory dry over night. Having said all that, I’m making good progress and having fun with it. The Victory is coming along and I’m learning a lot.
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Jonathon, I am going to put the rail in place and then blend the wale in with wood putty. There’s going to be a lot of filling and sanding in the near future, lol.
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The first side is out. I have to wait for the knee to dry before I can start building up again, so I’m currently working on the other side.
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I found a problem with the wales provided with the kit that I installed as per the kit, before I started using the AOTS plans. The wale has to come off ahead of the catheads to allow for the head. I broke a head timber while removing it so I’m letting the head timber dry for a bit. The pictures look ugly, but that’s how demolition is. I circled the parts I’m having difficulty with.
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Once I get the head rails (with the heads of the main rails) done, I’m going to do a round of paint work. I’m in the process of figuring out how exactly I’m going to make the main rails with all associated mouldings.
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The other head rail is installed and I’m working on the knees for the catheads which blend into the second set of head rails.
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Thank you, Mark! I have finished the head timbers. I have a head rail made and installed. I have the opposite one made, but not installed. The head rail that is installed is actually my second attempt. The first attempt is the splintered piece of wood in the second picture. The second attempt is 1.6mm card.
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I built this kit several years ago. Replacing the pvc planking with mahogany is definitely a good call. I did not and regretted it. I’m looking forward to seeing progress.
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I personally like a lot of canvas. I would personally make the staysail. But, that’s just me.
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Clinker planking is a pain. I did it for the boats on my Prince de Neufchatel. Take it slow and no throwing your model across the room, lol.
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I’ve been putting off working on the head because I didn’t want to build it incorrectly. I’m working at slightly beyond the max of my skill level. However, I learn by doing and the Victory has a twisted hull anyway, which can’t be fixed, so I’m not too worried if I make a mistake during the rest of construction so long as I learn from it. I’m using the rest of this build as a learning tool. I’m learning a lot which I will carry forward to my next builds (like making sure that your bulkheads are square and that your keel piece isn’t warped). The port head timbers are in place. There will be some adjustments to them (Including putty) during construction of the head rails, but they are in place.
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Thank you very much!
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Congratulations! Well done!
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I have heard that you need to apply a prestain treatment to basswood to make it take a stain correctly. A buddy of mine who is an excellent woodworker told me that.
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Lol, well done! Every single model that I have built has at one point or another become a lesson in adapt and overcome. For me, that’s how I learn and get better. You are doing well and I am looking forward to seeing your progress.
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